Route 2:  One day field trip on the East Lake wetland and its ecosystem

With light and cloud shadows spreading over an area of 3,300 hectares, East Lake elegantly winds along the verdant Moshan and Luojia hills. Merging with the sky at the horizon, the lake makes this super metropolis of over 10 million people seem quiet and placid, while contributing its majestic beauty, to the building of an eco-friendly Wuhan.

Along its broad path, the more than 100-km-long Greenway embraces the four major attractions of East Lake: Tingtao, Moshan, Luoyan Island and Maanshan Forest Park.

The Tingtao scenic area unfolds, from over 2000 years ago, the life stories of the patriotic poet Qu Yuan. The traces of his pursuit of lofty ideals, along the lake, demonstrate a nation’s original and sincere aspiration of pursuing the truth.

The Chu-style antique building along the slopes of Moshan Hill opens the historic town and palace before us, and highlights an ancient oriental civilization on a par with ancient Greece.

The enchanting Maanshan Forest Park entertains Wuhan’s citizens as it orchestrates a symphony of nature during each of the four seasons.

Luoyan Island exhibits the traditional Chinese philosophy of harmony between man and nature; showing a gracious and amiable city. The woods of the fruit trees constitute a warm post house for various bird species.

Surrounding the rippling East Lake, all the attractions find themselves shimmering in the “kindest water”, thus while walking all along the East lake Greenway, one can see changing senses of rolling hills, lush forests, shimmering pools, rich farmland, sanctuary islands, protective dykes and quiet bays.

The East Lake Park

Inspection route:
● After breakfast, walk to the Yellow Crane Tower, which stands tall on the Snake Mountain in Wuchang and enjoys the reputation of "the most beautiful scenery in the world". From afar, you can see the three towns of Wuhan and admire the magnificent scenery of the Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge, where "one bridge flies north and south, and the natural ditch turns into a path".
● Afterwards, take a bus to Wuhan University, check in and take photos of the Wuhan University Archway, and then go to the Hubei Provincial Museum. The Hubei Provincial Museum was established in 1953 and is located in the Donghu Scenic Area of Wuchang District, Wuhan City, Hubei Province. It has the largest ancient musical instrument exhibition hall in China. The sword of King Goujian of Yue, the bell of Marquis Yi of Zeng, the skull fossil of Yunxian people, and the plum vase with the Four Loves of the Yuan Dynasty are the four treasures of the museum.
● After lunch, walk to visit the Donghu Tingtao Scenic Area, which is located on the northwest bank of Donghu Lake and is the earliest scenic area to be built and opened in the Donghu Scenic Area. Strolling through Donghu Lake, experiencing the charm of the great rivers and lakes of Wuhan, and enjoying the beautiful scenery of the lake and mountains.
● Finally, take the bus back to the hotel.

The estimated cost is 350 RMB (approximately 48 USD), including possible admission fees and the cost of taking the bus.